I'm not applauding the Cons by any means (they're distortion of Kyoto in their latest release was mind boggling) but I do think this is a good idea even if it is a token propaganda measure.
Incandescent bulbs are inefficient and they should be eliminated. I don't give the cons much praise for their environmental outlook but this is a good step. They miss the big picture, but they have done some good small things to continue their facade.
I'm not applauding the Cons by any means (they're distortion of Kyoto in their latest release was mind boggling) but I do think this is a good idea even if it is a token propaganda measure.
Incandescent bulbs are inefficient and they should be eliminated. I don't give the cons much praise for their environmental outlook but this is a good step. They miss the big picture, but they have done some good small things to continue their facade.
And if one does buy what Gore says, a bunch of small steps added together will wind up making a difference.
Just for the record, I agree that this is an appeasement move. I don't think Harper poops green or anything. It just happens to be a move that won't hurt, and might help, at least a little.
you can buy into the PR campaign and the talking points the cons have ... the reality paints a different picture ... again - the liberals were far from perfect ... but this gov't is inept at best ...
this is a gov't that wanted to set reduction targets for 2050!?? ... they insulted every canadian out there with that joke of an act ... but hey - as long as we keep harping on the libs - we don't actually have to hold these guys accountable ...
Harping on the libs (by me) only happens when I see a distortion of the facts that needs to be addressed. I have no real beef with people slamming Harper ... In fact, not only is slamming the government a Canadian tradition, its a healthy democratic process. Like I said, its hard to watch and not comment when people's comments miss half the boat.
And if one does buy what Gore says, a bunch of small steps added together will wind up making a difference.
Just for the record, I agree that this is an appeasement move. I don't think Harper poops green or anything. It just happens to be a move that won't hurt, and might help, at least a little.
I agree and I think the government DOES need to do all of the small things which cumulatively make a difference, however that does not absolve the government from doing their part in taking a more pro-active big picture approach to the problem. I really don't beleive individuals and grass roots movements are enough to solve the problem.
Tax incentives and and credits for transit users and hybrid car owners were also good moves. I would also like to see more "sticks" to motivate people to change their behaviour.
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Incandescent bulbs are inefficient and they should be eliminated. I don't give the cons much praise for their environmental outlook but this is a good step. They miss the big picture, but they have done some good small things to continue their facade.
And if one does buy what Gore says, a bunch of small steps added together will wind up making a difference.
Just for the record, I agree that this is an appeasement move. I don't think Harper poops green or anything. It just happens to be a move that won't hurt, and might help, at least a little.
Harping on the libs (by me) only happens when I see a distortion of the facts that needs to be addressed. I have no real beef with people slamming Harper ... In fact, not only is slamming the government a Canadian tradition, its a healthy democratic process. Like I said, its hard to watch and not comment when people's comments miss half the boat.
I agree and I think the government DOES need to do all of the small things which cumulatively make a difference, however that does not absolve the government from doing their part in taking a more pro-active big picture approach to the problem. I really don't beleive individuals and grass roots movements are enough to solve the problem.
Tax incentives and and credits for transit users and hybrid car owners were also good moves. I would also like to see more "sticks" to motivate people to change their behaviour.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/04/26/emission-reac.html